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PVC or not 11 years 4 months ago #54245

Doug Diller Topic Author Offline Senior Member Posts: 76 Thank you received: 0	Can anyone tell me if this is PVC? What areas is PVC allowed and not allowed in a house? Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: PVC or not 11 years 4 months ago #54246

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In Chicago and surround burbs, PVC in only allowed on DWV. It can not be used on supply. It can't even be used off a TPR valve. Other parts of Illinois are different. Where I inspect, you were better call it out for evaluation, repair, and correction/replacement since its never been allowed in my market for supply.

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Re: PVC or not 11 years 4 months ago #54247

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PVC is allowed and used around here for waste drain only. Those look like vent fittings, which shouldn't be used for waste. (The "T"'s and 90's on vent piping do not have the directional cavities)

PVC cannot be used on TPR valves. It will not withstand the pressure or temperature. CPVC is acceptable, but I always suggest copper.

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Re: PVC or not 11 years 4 months ago #54300

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Re: PVC or not 11 years 4 months ago #54301

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